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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Retzer's tube-snouted ghost knifefish

Sternarchorhynchus retzeri de Santana & Vari, 2010
Max Length
38.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Retzer's tube-snouted ghost knifefish (Sternarchorhynchus retzeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 38.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sternarchorhynchus retzeri
Authority
de Santana & Vari, 2010
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
38.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Retzer's tube-snouted ghost knifefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Retzer's tube-snouted ghost knifefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Retzer's tube-snouted ghost knifefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Retzer's tube-snouted ghost knifefish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
38.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
de Santana & Vari, 2010

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